As there is no organized
sewage system in Pabal,
used silage is poured onto
the street, which affects
the local ecosystems. This
detergent then percolates
through the relatively thin
top soil to the underlying
igneous rocks. As the impermeable
rocks have a very poor carrying
capacity of water, the area
has a very low water table.
The detergents are thus
retained in the water table
and are present in the village's
well water supply. This
can be seen to be very damaging
to the local population's
health.
Therefore the development
of a biodegradable or
natural detergent or perhaps
a detergent-free washing
method would protect the
local ecosystem and would
improve the community's
water supply.
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